Federal Correctional Institution · Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
FCI Hazelton
- Security level
- Medium
- Medical care level
- 2 of 4
- Mental health care level
- 2 of 4
- Population
- 1,834
- Phone
- 304-379-1500
Last checked: November 3, 2026 (BOP documents for this prison) Intel last checked: November 3, 2026 BOP status updated: Nov 3, 2026, 9:10 pm ET News updated: Nov 3, 2026, 4:49 am ET
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Hazelton at a glance
FCI Hazelton is a medium-security federal prison in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, in the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Hazelton. It holds men in the FCI and women in the Secure Female Facility (SFF). The same complex also has a penitentiary (USP) and a satellite camp, which have their own page. The BOP publishes one visiting policy, one handbook and one PREA audit for the whole complex.
- How many people
- 1,834 in the FCI (BOP, October 29, 2026).
- Medical care level 2
- Stable outpatients who need to see a clinician anywhere from monthly to every 6 months. Examples the BOP gives: diabetes controlled with medication, epilepsy, emphysema. The BOP's medical list has one row for the whole Hazelton complex ("HAZ, all facilities"). Click here to read the source: BOP "Institution Care Levels for Medical Assignment," February 13, 2024 (released under FOIA 2024-03455) ↗
- Mental health care level 2
- Routine outpatient mental health care, or short crisis care such as suicide watch. The mental health list gives the FCI ("HAF," medium security) level 2. The BOP does not post care levels on its website. This list is dated February 13, 2024 and came out through a public records request. Click here to read the source: BOP "Institution Care Levels for Medical Assignment," February 13, 2024 (released under FOIA 2024-03455) ↗
- How many people
- The BOP feed counts 1,316 men at the FCI and 518 people at the women's facility. Click here to read the source: BOP facility information (population dated October 29, 2026) ↗
- Ages and size (whole complex)
- The 2026 audit covered the whole complex. Capacity 2752. Population on the first day 3376. Average over the 12 months before the audit 3550. The audit says it was over capacity at some point. Ages ran from 18 to 85. Click here to read the source: PREA audit report, FCC Hazelton (onsite April 7 to 9, 2026) ↗
- Tobacco
- "Inmate smoking is prohibited in all BOP facilities." Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
How far is it from you?
Driving directions (Google Maps) → Bus or train (Google Maps) →
Plan your drive around this: No visitors are processed after 2:00 p.m. Visits end at 3:00 p.m. Processing normally starts no earlier than 8:00 a.m., and visitors are told not to arrive earlier. No one may wait on the grounds, in the lobby or in the parking lot, so line up a ride that can come back if a visit is ended.
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Visiting hours and days
| Who | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCI (men) | Saturday and Sunday | 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Secure Female Facility (women) | Friday. The rules also say video visits are available there 7 days a week. | 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Special Housing Unit (SHU) | On the same days as the general population in each facility. At the FCI: non-contact, only 2 visitors, 1 hour, finished half an hour before general population visits end. | Within 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Holdover (passing through) | Needs approval at least 48 hours ahead. At the FCI, in the non-contact room. | During visiting hours |
No visitors are processed after 2:00 p.m. Visits end at 3:00 p.m. Processing normally starts no earlier than 8:00 a.m., and visitors are told not to arrive earlier. No one may wait on the grounds, in the lobby or in the parking lot, so line up a ride that can come back if a visit is ended.
The visiting rules give no holiday visiting days. The rules say any change or cancellation is posted on the BOP website. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
The BOP's own papers disagree. Hazelton's handbook is old (updated September 6, 2022). It lists the FCI and the women's facility together as visiting on Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The newer visiting rules (June 30, 2026) put the women's facility on Friday. Go by the newer rules and call 304-379-1500 before you drive. The handbook also says RDAP is offered at the women's facility, but the BOP's June 2026 RDAP list does not name Hazelton.
The rules at the door: ID, points, what you can bring
- How many visits
- Each inmate gets 7 points a month. A weekend or holiday visit costs 2 points; a weekday visit costs 1 point. There is no minimum time: walking into the visiting room costs the points. If visitors come at different times on the same day, each counts as a separate visit. The Warden can waive points. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
- How many people
- No more than 6 visitors at a time, children included, and no more than 4 adults. A child 16 or older counts as an adult and must be on the approved list. Children under 16 must come with their approved parent or legal guardian. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
- ID
- Everyone needs a valid driver's license or a government-issued photo ID card. If you do not have one, the visit is denied and you must leave the grounds. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
- Screening
- Everyone must pass the walk-through metal detector without setting it off. Avoid clothes with metal, such as western shirts with metal buttons or bras with metal supports. There is also a drug screen (ION scan), and a positive test can mean no entry. Metal implant or medical metal? Contact the unit team before you come and bring papers from a doctor. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
- Money for vending machines
- Up to $20.00 in change (quarters only). Money for their account cannot be handed over at the visit. Send it by mail. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
- What you can carry
- One wallet or clear change purse no larger than 5" x 8" x 4". Sanitary products. Heart and epilepsy medicine only. No keys or electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, car remotes). Lockers are available. No car seats or strollers. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
- For a baby
- Four diapers, one inch of wipes in a clear bag (same size limit as the change purse), two unopened jars or packs of baby food, three clear half-full bottles and one blanket. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
- What not to wear
- No hats, watches, see-through clothes, bib overalls, open-toed shoes or sandals, spike heels, halter tops, sleeveless tops or dresses, shorts, mini-skirts, culottes, capri pants or spandex. Nothing skin-tight or suggestive. Dresses no shorter than the top of the knee. No low-cut or V-neck tops, tank tops, or anything showing the stomach, and no skirts with slits above the knee. No rude, sexual or gang-related logos. No sweat suits or jogging outfits. Women must wear a bra. No khaki-colored clothes. Children under 12 may be allowed shorts. No bare feet (babies excepted). No chewing gum. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
- Not allowed in
- Packages, handbags, photos, gifts, papers and written messages. Visitors may not bring anything to give to an inmate. No tobacco of any kind. No cameras or recording equipment. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
- Touching
- A handshake, a kiss and an embrace are allowed when you meet and just before you leave. Excessive contact can end the visit. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
- When it gets crowded
- Staff end the visits of local and frequent visitors first. Click here to read the source: HAX 5267.09I1, Visiting Regulations for FCC Hazelton (June 30, 2026) ↗
How to get on the visiting list
- Your loved one gives their unit team a List of Requested Visitors for immediate family when they arrive. Immediate family may visit for 30 days while the background check is done.
- Anyone who is not immediate family gets the Visitor Information Form, BP-A0629, mailed to them by your loved one. Fill it out and sign it. Staff run a background check. If a check on file is more than 1 year old, a new form is needed.
- Friends must have known them before prison. The Warden can approve an exception. Anyone with a criminal record needs the Warden's approval.
- For a visitor under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the form.
- They tell you if you are approved. Do not drive until you are approved.
- They can change the list by Inmate Request to Staff Member form once every 90 days.
Driving directions (from the BOP)
- Address
- FCC Hazelton, 1640 Sky View Drive, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia 26525. Telephone 304-379-1500 (BOP feed; the visiting rules print 304-379-5000, the penitentiary number). It is off Interstate 68, east of Morgantown and west of Cumberland, Maryland, at exit 29 (Hazelton Road).
- From the west on I-68
- Take I-68 East to exit 29 (Hazelton Road). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp. After about a half mile, turn right on Casteel Road. The institution is about a half mile on the left. Follow the signs.
- From the east on I-68
- Take I-68 West to exit 29. Turn right at the end of the ramp. After about 100 yards, turn right on Casteel Road. The institution is about a half mile on the left. Follow the signs.
- From Pittsburgh
- Take I-279 south to exit 1A, onto I-79 south. Take I-79 south to I-68 East (exit 148, toward Cumberland, Maryland). Take I-68 East to exit 29. Turn left at the end of the ramp, then right on Casteel Road after about a half mile.
- Parking at the FCI and SFF
- The 2022 handbook says: follow the institution road. For the FCI, turn left into the FCI parking lot. For the SFF, turn right and then right again into the SFF lot.
- Getting there
- There is no public transportation and no pay phone. The visiting rules list Yellow Cab in Morgantown at 304-292-7441. Plan a ride that can come back.
Street address for your GPS: 1640 Sky View Drive, Bruceton Mills, Wv 26525. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
The BOP beats to its own drum. The front desk has the final say. Keep a spare outfit in the car.
FCI Hazelton
Official rules (PDF) En español (PDF)
| Skirts and dresses | Dresses not shorter than top of knee (0 inches above); no slits above knee. |
|---|---|
| Shorts | No shorts (children under 12 may at staff discretion). |
| Colors to avoid | No khaki-colored clothing resembling inmate clothing. No clothing resembling inmate style or color, at staff discretion. |
| Leggings, spandex | No spandex. No skin-tight clothing. |
| Bras and metal | Avoid metal buttons or undergarments with metal supports. Female visitors must wear a bra. |
| Camouflage, military | No camouflage clothing. |
| Shoes | No open-toed shoes. No sandals. |
| Children | Children under 12 may wear shorts at staff discretion; babies barefoot. |
All 28 rules, in the BOP's own words
Length and fit
- Dresses not shorter than top of knee (0 inches above); no slits above knee.
Dresses will not be shorter than the top of the knee.
- No shorts (children under 12 may at staff discretion).
sandals, spiked heel shoes, halter tops, sleeveless tops or dresses, shorts,
- No sleeveless tops or dresses, or tank tops.
sandals, spiked heel shoes, halter tops, sleeveless tops or dresses, shorts,
- No low-cut or V-neck tops.
low-cut, V-neck, tank tops, any garment which reveals the mid-section, or
- No garment that reveals the mid-section.
low-cut, V-neck, tank tops, any garment which reveals the mid-section, or
- No halter tops.
sandals, spiked heel shoes, halter tops, sleeveless tops or dresses, shorts,
- No transparent or sheer clothing.
The following items WILL NOT be allowed: Hats, watches, transparent or sheer
- No skin-tight clothing.
Clothing items will not be skin tight or sexually suggestive in nature.
- No spandex.
miniskirts, culottes, Capri pants, or spandex.
- No jogging or sweat suits; no sweatshirts/sweatpants resembling inmate clothing.
inmates wear similar clothing in the institution, jogging and/or sweat suits
Colors and uniforms
- No khaki-colored clothing resembling inmate clothing.
color of inmate clothing (i.e., khaki-colored clothing) will not be allowed
- No clothing resembling inmate style or color, at staff discretion.
Operations Lieutenant or Institution Duty Officer, resembles the style or
- No camouflage clothing.
Camouflage clothing is not allowed to be
Bras, underwear and metal
- Female visitors must wear a bra.
All female visitors are required to wear a bra.
- All visitors must wear underclothing.
All visitors will wear underclothing garments.
- Avoid metal buttons or undergarments with metal supports.
shirt with metal buttons or undergarments with metal supports.
- No watches.
The following items WILL NOT be allowed: Hats, watches, transparent or sheer
Shoes
- No open-toed shoes.
clothing, bib overalls (due to clearing security devices), open-toed shoes or
- No sandals.
sandals, spiked heel shoes, halter tops, sleeveless tops or dresses, shorts,
Hats, hoods and coats
- No hats.
The following items WILL NOT be allowed: Hats, watches, transparent or sheer
- Approved religious headgear (e.g., yarmulke) allowed after inspection.
Approved religious headgear (such as a Yarmulke) may be worn in
Children
- Children under 12 may wear shorts at staff discretion; babies barefoot.
Institution Duty Officer, children under the age of twelve (12) will be
Everything else
- No derogatory, sexually suggestive, or gang-related logos.
derogatory, sexually suggestive, or gang-related logos is allowed.
- No bib overalls (metal detector issues).
clothing, bib overalls (due to clearing security devices), open-toed shoes or
- No spiked heel shoes.
sandals, spiked heel shoes, halter tops, sleeveless tops or dresses, shorts,
- No miniskirts, culottes, or Capri pants.
miniskirts, culottes, Capri pants, or spandex.
- No bare feet (except babies).
No bare feet will be permitted (excluding babies).
If they say no
- Operations Lieutenant or IDO decides what resembles inmate clothing.
Any other clothing that, at the discretion of the
Inmate mailing address
JOHN ANTHONY SMITH-JONES Reg. No. 12345-678 FCI Hazelton P.O. Box 5000 Bruceton Mills, Wv 26525
Put their name and register number. The 2022 handbook gives the addresses: FCI: P.O. Box 5000, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525. Secure Female Facility: P.O. Box 3000, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525. Add their housing unit. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
Use the P.O. Box only. Never mail to the street address (1640 Sky View Drive, Bruceton Mills, Wv 26525).
- Photocopied
- They get a photocopy of regular incoming mail. The originals are destroyed. Legal and special mail are opened in front of them. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Mail days
- Mail is handed out Monday through Friday, usually not on weekends or holidays. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Packages
- Every package needs approval first. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Books and magazines
- Hard cover books and newspapers only from the publisher, a book club or a bookstore. At a medium-security prison, soft cover books also only from those sources. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Their letters to you
- At a medium-security prison their outgoing letters stay unsealed, and staff may read them (special mail excepted). The envelope needs their committed name, register number and the full return address. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Special mail
- Must say "Special Mail - Open only in the presence of the inmate" or similar, and the sender must be clear on the front. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Money
- Send money only through the BOP lockbox in Des Moines or Western Union. Never put money in a letter. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
Books and magazines: at a medium security prison, books and magazines must come straight from a publisher, book club or bookstore (Amazon, for example), never from home.
How to send money to an inmate here
Money never goes to Hazelton. It goes to the BOP, and the BOP puts it on their account. There are 3 ways. Each one below shows you the actual form and exactly what to write in each box, already filled in with their name and number.
First, they must sign the power-of-attorney form (BP-A0407) when they arrive. Until they do, MoneyGram and Western Union money cannot post. Click here to read the source: Program Statement 4500.13, Trust Fund/Deposit Fund Manual (May 7, 2026) ↗
1. Postal money order Our pick
"Postal" means the U.S. Post Office. A postal money order is one you buy at the counter of a U.S. Post Office, from the United States Postal Service. Money orders sold at Walmart, a grocery store, a bank, Western Union, MoneyGram or a check-cashing store are not postal money orders.
Why it matters: a postal money order has no hold. Once the BOP's lockbox in Des Moines gets it, it goes on their account. Every other money order and every personal or company check is put on a 15-day hold first, and the 15 days only start when the lockbox receives the envelope. Add the days it spends in the mail, and it can be close to three weeks before they can spend it.Click here to read the source: BOP, Sending money by U.S. mail ↗ Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗ Foreign money orders and checks are held 45 days. The postal money order is also the cheapest way.
The Post Office's own steps
- Decide the amount. Up to $1,000 in one money order.
- Go to any Post Office.
- Bring cash or a debit card. The Post Office does not take credit cards for money orders.
- Fill it out at the counter with the clerk. Use the boxes below.
- Pay the amount plus the fee: $2.65 for up to $500, $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.
- Keep your receipt. You need it to track the money order or replace it if it is lost.Click here to read the source: U.S. Postal Service, Money Orders ↗
- Pay toJOHN ANTHONY SMITH-JONEStheir committed name, exactly as the BOP Inmate Locator shows it
- Address (under Pay to)Federal Bureau of Prisons, P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001
- FromMARIA SMITH-JONESyour name
- Address (under From)123 Main Street, Trenton, NJ 08608your address
- MemoReg. No. 12345678their 8-digit register number, no dash
Unconfirmed: the BOP does not say in writing what goes on the "Pay to" line. Their name is what families use. The name and number on the envelope are what the BOP requires.
123 Main Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
Federal Bureau of Prisons JOHN ANTHONY SMITH-JONES 12345678 Post Office Box 474701 Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001
Lost it? Tracking and replacing a money order
- Keep the receipt. You need the serial number, post office number and amount to track it at tools.usps.com/money-orders.htm.
- Lost or stolen: take the receipt to any post office and ask for a Money Order Inquiry. It costs $23 and can take up to 60 days.
2. MoneyGram
Posts in about 2 to 4 hours if sent 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern, any day. Up to $300 per payment. In a store, you fill out the blue ExpressPayment form. This is the BOP's own filled-in sample:
- Company NameFederal Bureau of Prisons
- City & StateWashington, DC
- Receive Code7932always the same
- Account Number of the Bill to Pay12345678SMITHJONESone letter or number per box
- Amount to Payup to $300
- Message to Biller or Beneficiary NameJOHN ANTHONY SMITH-JONES
Top section: your own name, address, phone and signature. Pay cash. Keep the receipt with the reference number.
Unconfirmed: some stores now type it into a screen instead of using the paper form. The boxes are the same.
Doing it online or in the MoneyGram app instead
- Go to moneygram.com (Pay Bills) or the MoneyGram app and log in or sign up.
- Search the biller 7932 or "Federal Bureau of Prisons."
- Enter the amount (up to $300) and the account number
12345678SMITHJONES. - Pay with a debit or credit card. A credit card can charge a cash-advance fee.
3. Western Union
Posts in about 2 to 4 hours. In a store, ask for the Quick Collect form ("To Send Money Form for Bill Payments"). Do not ask for a regular money transfer. This is a real Quick Collect form filled in with the BOP's values:
- Dollar Amountyour amount
- Pay toFederal Bureau of Prisons
- Code CityFBOP, DC
- AttentionJOHN ANTHONY SMITH-JONES
- Account # with Company (in the SENDER section: this is where people get lost)12345678SMITHJONES
Leave Promo Code blank. Put your own name, phone and address in the rest of the Sender section and sign at 3. Pay cash (some stores take debit). You get a 10-digit tracking number (MTCN). Keep it.
Unconfirmed: some stores have the blue Quick Collect form, some a "Pay a Bill" section, and some a phone to an agent.
Doing it online (Send2Corrections), screen by screen
You need a photo ID to set up the account: your name must match your ID exactly.
- Go to send2corrections.com or the Send2Corrections app. Log in or register.
- "Who are you sending to?" Choose the facility Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP DC).
- Receiver first name, middle name (optional), last name: exactly as the BOP has it.
- Commissary number: type only the 8 digits,
12345678. No dash, no name. The site adds the last name itself and shows the full account number in a grey box you cannot type in. - Ignore the pop-up that says "BOP number will not work." That text shows for every prison. The register number is what works.
- Amount: $1 to $300. Pay by card, or choose "Pay Cash (in-store)" and pay at a Western Union counter within 12 hours, or it cancels.
Hyphenated last name? The site drops the hyphen: Smith-Jones becomes 12345678SMITHJONES.
Money sent to the wrong person is not returned by Western Union. Western Union payments cannot be changed after they are sent.
Commissary list: what they can buy and what it costs
The FCI Hazelton commissary list (PDF dated February 2026) says the spending limit is $205 bi-weekly. The 2022 handbook says the national limit was $360 and may be restricted locally, with accounts revalidated monthly, bi-weekly or weekly. National BOP policy (PS 4500.13, May 7, 2026) is now $460 a month, plus $50 more in November and December. If they refuse to pay under the court-fine payment plan ("refuse" status), their limit is $25.00 a month. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗ Click here to read the source: Program Statement 4500.13, Trust Fund/Deposit Fund Manual (May 7, 2026) ↗
How shopping works at Hazelton
- All sales are final. No changes, no substitutions and no add-ons.
- They must bring their ID card to shop. Old lists are not accepted.
- Prices can change without notice.
(K) kosher, (H) halal. A number like "max 3" is the most they can buy at once. From the official list approved February 2026 (PDF created February 26, 2026; the list says "UPDATED ON 10-7-25"). It is headed "FCI Hazelton General Population List," and says the spending limit is $205 bi-weekly. The BOP links this file from its Hazelton USP page; it does not link a list from the FCI page. Obvious spelling mistakes on the list were corrected. Prices change without notice. Click here to read the source: FCI Hazelton General Population commissary list (PDF dated February 2026) ↗
Stamps, copy cards and mailers
- Book of Stamps max 1$15.60
- Single Stamp max 20$0.78
- International Stamp$1.15
- Photo Ticket max 5$1.00
- Copy Card$7.50
- Padded Mailer (Tablet)$0.50
- Padded Mailer (MP3)$0.85
- Greeting Card max 5$0.35
- Fragrance Oils (Total 1)$6.05
Batteries, electronics and watches
- Combo Lock$10.40
- Wind-Up Radio$75.65
- JVC Gummy Earbuds$9.40
- KOSS Earbuds$4.55
- JVC Ear Clip$11.40
- KOSS CL-20 Headphones$36.40
- G-Shock Watch$99.45
- Casio Watch$39.00
- Watch Band$0.70
- Tablet$137.30
Soda (1 case)
- Soda, Flavor Varies$7.15
Soup (by the case)
- Cup Soup (12) (by the case)$7.80
- Square Soup (24) (by the case)$10.80
Meats and cheese (limit 5 each)
- Mackerel max 10$1.20
- Tuna max 10$1.75
- Smoked Clams$1.65
- Hot/Spicy Beef Log$2.85
- Honey Brown Sugar Turkey$2.55
- Turkey Log$2.55
- Pepperoni Slices$2.70
- Buffalo Chicken Stick$1.55
- Chorizo Sausage$2.55
- Hot Beef/ Jalapeno Stick$1.80
- Turkey & Swiss Stick$1.80
- Spicy Chicken Bites max 3$2.55
- Chili Con Queso max 2$2.20
- Gouda Cheese Spread max 2$2.20
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese max 2$2.20
- Cup Cheese Jalapeno max 2$2.20
- Mozzarella Cheese max 2$2.25
Beans and rice (limit 5)
- White Rice$1.30
- Rice and Cheese$1.75
- Refried Beans (K) (H)$1.95
- Refried Beans With Jalapeno$1.60
- Chili With Beans$3.65
- Chili With No Beans$2.50
- Chorizo Beans$2.90
- Flour Tortillas max 2$2.80
- Mashed Potatoes$2.45
- Mac & Cheese$1.20
Snacks and nuts (limit 10 each)
- Sweet N Spicy Nuts$0.80
- Honey Roasted Peanuts$1.25
- Heavenly Trail Mix max 5$4.00
- Mixed Nuts max 5$4.15
- Honey Buns max 10$1.15
- Cinnamon Rolls max 10$1.05
- Pop Tarts max 2$4.15
- Carrot Cake$1.65
- Double Dips max 5$2.20
- Bridge Mix max 5$2.20
Candy (limit 10 each, varies)
- Butterfinger$1.75
- M&M Peanut$1.90
- Twix$1.70
- Snickers$1.45
- Reese Cups (K)$1.70
- Kit Kat$1.80
- Zero$1.70
- Welch's Fruit Snacks max 2$2.75
Cookies
- Vanilla Waffers max 2$1.95
- Duplex Cremes max 2$1.70
- Classic Cookie PB max 5$1.00
- Classic Cookie Birthday Cake max 5$1.00
- Classic Cookie Chocolate Chip max 5$1.00
- Classic Cookie Double Choc max 5$1.00
- Classic Cookie Brownie W/M&M$1.00
- Classic Cookie Snickerdoodle$1.00
- Classic Cookie S'mores$1.00
- Lemon Cream Cookie$1.20
Crackers (limit 2 total)
- Snack Crackers (K) max 1$3.75
- Saltine max 1$2.10
Condiments and spices (limit 1 each)
- Chicken Wing Sauce$2.40
- Mayonnaise (K)$4.95
- Hot Pickles max 3$1.20
- Lemon Pepper Salt$1.50
- Jalapeno Wheels$2.50
- Italian Seasoning$1.50
- Hot Pepper Mix$3.90
- Chili Garlic Sauce$2.05
- Sriracha Hot Sauce$2.60
- Polar/Siam Hot Sauce$3.65
- BBQ Sauce$2.10
- Lemon Juice$0.95
- Peanut Butter (K)$3.00
- Goya Sazon Seasoning$1.95
- Adobo$2.40
- Cajun Spice$1.50
- El Pato Hot Sauce$1.80
- Vegetable Flakes$1.50
- Minced Onion$1.50
- Curry Seasoning$1.50
- Garlic Powder$1.80
- Ranch Dressing max 5$0.50
- Cream Cheese max 5$0.50
Cereal (limit 1 each)
- Raisin Bran (K)$4.95
- Dyno-Bites$4.95
- Cinnamon Toasters$4.95
- Colossal Crunch$4.95
- Bagel max 5$0.70
- Oatmeal Variety max 2$3.75
- Rolled Oats max 2$2.95
- Honey Nut Scooters$6.30
- Granola Cherry$5.35
- Granola Blueberry$5.20
Coffee (limit 2 each)
- Keefe Cappuccino$1.95
- Swiss Miss Pack$2.15
- French Vanilla Creamer$1.85
- Keefe Creamer$1.85
- Colombian Coffee (K) (H)$3.40
- Folgers$10.60
- Keefe Decaf Coffee$4.25
- Equal Sweetener$1.80
Drink mix
- Skittles max 2$5.05
- Super C Orange max 2$1.55
- Dry Milk max 2$2.05
- Chocolate Protein Shake max 10$2.35
- Vanilla Protein Shake max 10$2.35
- Tea Bags$3.55
Body soaps and deodorants (limit 2 each)
- Soap Holder$0.85
- Dish Soap Ajax$1.70
- Shea Butter max 1$1.95
- Irish Spring max 1$4.20
- Dove Unscented Singles$2.95
- Dial Antibacterial$2.05
- African Black Soap$1.25
- Mennen Speed Stick$3.45
- Degree$4.15
- Suave Mens Active Deodorant$4.15
- Power Up Deodorant$1.50
Skin lotion (limit 1 each)
- Palmers Cocoa Butter Lotion$6.40
- Jergens Lotion$6.50
- Baby Powder$1.20
- Petroleum Jelly$1.10
- St. Ives Renewing Moisturizer$7.95
- Aloe Vera Lotion$1.30
- O'Keeffe Working Hands$8.25
Hair care
- Pocket Brush$0.50
- Hair Ties$1.10
- Lock & Twist$4.85
- Small Rubberbands$0.90
- African Pride Magic Grow$7.90
- Murray's Pomade$3.00
- Elements Aloe Style Gel$2.80
- Lusti Hair Food$1.65
- Lusti Coconut Oil$1.65
- Pink Oil Moisturizer$7.10
Hobby craft
- Polly Fill$6.75
- Yarn$5.00
- Colored Pencils$31.30
Shampoo and conditioner (limit 1 each)
- VO5 3 in 1$1.80
- Suave 3 In 1$4.25
- Sulfur 8 Shampoo$4.45
- Sulfur 8 Conditioner$4.35
- Head and Shoulders$9.35
- Panteen Shampoo$7.05
- VO5 Shampoo$1.85
- VO5 Conditioner$1.80
Shaving
- Bump Stopper$4.25
- Magic Smooth Shave$7.55
- Shave Gel$1.55
- After Shave$3.90
- Pro-Tection Razor$1.70
Dental (limit 2 each)
- Denture Cup$1.80
- Denture Cleaner$2.70
- Toothbrush Holder$0.50
- Colgate Toothbrush$0.85
- Fixodent$5.20
- Colgate BS&P$3.90
- Colgate Sensitive$7.90
- Close Up Toothpaste$2.60
- Colgate Mouthwash$5.20
- Dental Floss Picks$3.60
- Dental Floss Unwaxed$1.90
Accessories and grooming aids
- Toilet Paper$7.55
- Mirror$3.00
- Scotch Scrub Sponge$2.20
- Cotton Swabs$1.10
- Sun Block$6.55
- Toe Nail Clippers$1.15
- Nail Clippers max 1$0.90
- Wash Cloth$1.30
- Towel$7.80
Office supplies and misc.
- Correction Tape$5.45
- Copy Paper$2.50
- NAK Typewriter Ribbon$11.20
- Bic Pen 2Pk max 1$1.10
- Yellow Legal Pad$2.30
- Pencil Yellow #2 max 1$5.95
- Pencil Sharpener$5.65
- Standard Envelopes$1.95
- Envelopes 9X12 W/Clasp$1.20
- Doc Folder$4.80
- Wireless Notebook$1.95
- Address Book$1.75
- Photo Album 14X14$11.00
- Photo Album Refill$4.95
- Cards-Pinochle max 2$2.40
- Cards-Playing max 2$2.45
- Dominoes$3.65
- Oder Eaters$6.50
- Knee Brace$20.80
- Ankle Support$9.75
- Elbow Support$13.00
- Air Freshener$1.10
- Racquet Balls$7.80
- Clear Mug$2.35
- Squeeze Bottle$3.90
- Spork$0.40
- 2.5qt BOWL$8.20
- Cereal Bowl$0.65
- Sudoku$2.00
- Book Light$10.40
- Drawing Pad$6.20
Over-the-counter medicine (limit 1 each)
- Acid Reducer (Like Ranitidine)$5.70
- Acne Treatment$1.60
- Allergy Tablets$1.50
- Antacid (Like Mylanta)$3.25
- Antifungal Tolnaftate$1.70
- Artificial Tears$2.10
- A & D Ointment$6.30
- Athletes Foot Cream$1.80
- Aspirin$2.25
- Fiber Tablets$6.50
- Halls$1.60
- 1% Hydrocortisone$1.80
- Ibuprofen$1.60
- Clotrimazole 1%$2.85
- Hemorrhoid Ont$3.75
- Hemorrhoidal Cream$4.50
- Pink Bismuth$3.90
- Imodium AD$2.75
- Medical Foot Powder$6.25
- Milk Of Magnesia$2.70
- Multi Vitamins 100 CT$5.20
- Chapstick$1.80
- Bandaids$3.60
- Vitamin C$3.55
- Gas Relief Chew$2.00
- Miralax$12.95
- Laxative$2.75
- Muscle Rub$2.95
- Naproxen$4.05
- Nasal Spray$1.80
- Omeprazole$7.95
- Pain Relief Regular$2.50
- Stool Softner$1.80
- Triple Antibiotic Ointment$2.60
- Tums$3.25
- Tussin$3.10
- Ear Wax Removal$2.60
- Vapor Rub$2.10
Clothing (list size; limit 1 each)
- Grey Cap - SM/MD/LG/XL$14.30
- A Shirt - SM / MD / LG / XL$14.30
- A Shirt - 3X / 4X$19.50
- Boxers - SM / MD / LG / XL$11.70
- Boxers - 2X / 3X / 4X$10.40
- Grey T-Shirts - MD/LG/ XL/2X/3X/4X$7.15
- Grey T-Shirts - 5X / 6X$10.40
- Grey Long Sleeves.- SM / MD / LG$11.70
- Grey Long Sleeves - XL / 2X / 3X / 4X$11.70
- Mesh Shorts - SM / MD / LG / XL / 2X$23.40
- Pocket Shorts SM/M/L/XL/2X/3X/4$11.70
- Mesh Shorts - 3X / 4X$26.00
- Mesh Shorts - 5X$29.90
- Sweat Shirts - SM/M/L/XL/2X/3X/4X$18.85
- Sweat Shirts - 5X$26.00
- Sweat Pants - SM - 4X$22.10
- Sweat Pants - 5X - 6X$29.90
- Thermal Tops- SM/MD/LG/XL/2X$11.70
- Thermal Tops - 3X /4X / 5X$14.30
- Thermal Pants -SM/MD /LG /XL / 2X$11.70
- Thermal Pants - 3X -/4X$14.30
- Thermal Pants - 5X$16.90
- Hanes Crew Socks 6PR$15.25
- Hanes Ankle Socks 1PR$2.55
- Crew Sock 1PR$2.15
- Cloths Hangers$2.40
- Poncho$4.25
Shower shoes and accessories
- Shower Shoes (Flip Flop)$1.70
- Nike Slides$39.99
- Under Armor Slides$26.00
- Dr. Scholl's Gel$13.00
Athletics and shoes (when available)
- Boots (ask at the window)$99.00
- Shoe Laces$1.90
- Hand Ball Gloves MD/LG/XL$36.40
- Batting Gloves MD/LG/XL/2X$26.00
- Catcher's Mitt$78.00
Chips (4 bags max)
- Chips, up to 4 bags (the four choices change; the list shows no prices)Varies
Glasses
- Glasses, Circle Size 100/125/150/175/200/225$2.75
- Retro Sun Glasses$6.50
- Eyeglass Cord$7.80
- Eyeglass Holder$7.80
Religious items (limit 1 total)
- Allah Pendant$25.06
- St. Jude Pendant$17.23
- Bead (100 Count) with tassel$4.95
- Runes$11.90
- Star of David With Chain$31.76
- Star of David Pendant$11.95
- Star of David$19.99
- Rope Chain$16.76
- Mother & Child Pendant$20.95
- Silver Pentagram$31.81
- Plastic Rosary$1.50
- Native Bandana$1.65
- Hammer of Thor$26.42
- St. Michael Pendant$19.95
- Large Cross$32.95
- Face of Jesus Pendant$19.95
- Mishwak$1.55
- KUFI white$5.96
- Rasta Crown$9.50
- Muslim Beads$4.95
- Virgin Mary Pendant$19.95
Bags (limit 1)
- Green Mesh Bag$5.60
- Cosmetic Bag (Clear)$7.80
- Gray Mesh Duffle Bag$10.40
- Shower Mesh Bag$6.50
Phone calls and email
- Minutes
- 300 minutes a month. Each call is limited to 15 minutes. The handbook says they ordinarily get an extra 100 minutes in November and December. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Hours
- Phones work from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the latest. Monday through Friday (not holidays), access is usually limited from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. until after the 4:00 p.m. count. They may not use the phone during work hours. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Paying
- Phone credit comes from their commissary account, in even dollar amounts. Calls can be monitored and recorded. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
They have to add your number and email to their list first. Emails come through CorrLinks: you get an invitation by email once they add you.
Health care at Hazelton
Medical care level 2 and mental health care level 2 (of 4). Stable outpatients who need to see a clinician anywhere from monthly to every 6 months. Examples the BOP gives: diabetes controlled with medication, epilepsy, emphysema. The BOP's medical list has one row for the whole Hazelton complex ("HAZ, all facilities"). Click here to read the source: BOP "Institution Care Levels for Medical Assignment," February 13, 2024 (released under FOIA 2024-03455) ↗
- Emergency care
- Emergency care is available 24 hours a day in all BOP facilities. BOP clinical staff usually cover the day and evening shifts. When they are not on site, community emergency staff respond. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Sick call
- The handbook describes sick call but gives no sign-up times. Ask your loved one. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Co-pay
- $2.00 for health care they ask for themselves, such as sick call. No fee for staff referrals, chronic care follow-up, emergencies, prenatal care, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. If they have not had $6.00 in their account in the past 30 days, they are indigent and are not charged. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
Programs
- RDAP (drug program; can mean up to a year off for those eligible)
- The 2022 handbook says the Secure Female Facility is the only place in the complex that offers RDAP, and that people at the FCI may be transferred to another institution for it. The BOP's 2026 RDAP list does not name Hazelton. To ask, they send an Inmate Request to Staff Member to Psychology Services. They need about 20 months left to serve. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Other drug programs
- Non-residential drug treatment, available in every BOP institution: treatment groups over 12 to 14 weeks. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Resolve (trauma program)
- Non-residential treatment for people with a history of abuse or trauma. The handbook says the only place in the complex that has it is the Secure Female Facility. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- Education
- GED. Without a high school diploma they must attend at least 240 instructional hours. Correspondence college courses are paid for by the inmate. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
- UNICOR (prison factory)
- The handbook mentions UNICOR only to say refusing the court-fine payment plan bars them from working there. It gives no factory details. Click here to read the source: FCC Hazelton Admission and Orientation Handbook (updated September 6, 2022) ↗
The BOP's First Step Act guide (May 2026) has an RDAP list updated June 4, 2026. It does not name Hazelton. Click here to read the source: First Step Act Approved Programs Guide (May 2026) ↗
Safety record
Criminal cases at Hazelton
- August 2026A South Carolina woman and an FCI Hazelton inmate were indicted after an attempted meth delivery during a prison visit. (WDTV 5)
- August 2026The same case, reported by another outlet: two charged after alleged meth delivery attempt at FCI Hazelton. (The Dominion Post)
- April 2025A former cook at Hazelton was sentenced to probation for having sex with an inmate. The headline says Hazelton, not which prison in the complex (not confirmed). (WDTV 5)
Deaths announced by the BOP
- March 2, 2026A 62-year-old man was found unresponsive at about 11:20 a.m. and pronounced dead by EMS staff. The FBI was notified. Click here to read the source: BOP press release, "Death at FCI Hazelton," March 2, 2026 ↗
- August 16, 2022A 36-year-old man went into cardiac arrest during a medical evaluation in July 2021 and was pronounced dead at a hospital. The BOP says it was likely post-COVID heart complications. Click here to read the source: BOP press release, "Inmate Death at FCI Hazelton," August 16, 2022 ↗
- November 30, 2021A 68-year-old man who had tested positive for COVID-19 was pronounced dead. Click here to read the source: BOP press release, "Inmate Death at FCI Hazelton," November 30, 2021 ↗
- January 22, 2021A 68-year-old man who had tested positive for COVID-19 was pronounced dead. Click here to read the source: BOP press release, "Inmate Death at FCI Hazelton," January 22, 2021 ↗
These are deaths the BOP announced in a press release for FCI Hazelton; the dates are the dates of the releases. The BOP does not publish a full count of deaths at each prison, so this is not a total. Deaths at the penitentiary are on the USP Hazelton page.
Sexual abuse audit (PREA)
The last federal sexual-abuse (PREA) audit covered the whole complex (USP, FCI, women's facility and camp together). It visited April 7 to 9, 2026. Result: 45 standards met, 0 not met, and none exceeded. In the 12 months before the audit, the complex recorded 38 sexual-abuse allegations (24 against other inmates, 14 against staff) and 13 sexual-harassment allegations (10 against other inmates, 3 against staff). These numbers cover all four facilities, not just this one. Click here to read the source: PREA audit report, FCC Hazelton (onsite April 7 to 9, 2026) ↗
An allegation is a report, not a finding. The audit counts reports made, not what investigators concluded.
News about Hazelton
- FCI Hazelton workers applaud resignation of BOP deputy director, former inmateWAJR · Aug 25, 2026
- Two indicted for alleged meth delivery at FCI HazeltonWBOY.com · Aug 10, 2026
- Hazelton inmate found deadThe Dominion Post · May 26, 2026
- Hazelton federal prison hosts hiring event for correctional officers, staffWDTV 5 · May 19, 2026
- Two inmates at Hazelton prisons die this monthThe Dominion Post · Mar 20, 2026
- Inmate dies at FCI Hazelton in Bruceton MillsWDTV 5 · Mar 19, 2026
- Hazelton guard blames mail policies for recent exposures to drugsWAJR · Aug 12, 2025
- Officers exposed to dangerous drug at FCI HazeltonWBOY.com · Aug 11, 2025
- UPDATE: Multiple FCI Hazelton employees exposed to carfentanil for 4th time this weekWDTV 5 · Aug 11, 2025
- 2nd former Hazelton guard gets 16-month fed prison term for inmate beatdownWV News · Jun 9, 2025
- Cardi B Calls Out Hazelton Prison Abuse: 'We Still Matter'—BBG Exposes Systemic Mistreatment and How to Take ActionBlack By God · Feb 12, 2025
- Three former correctional officers plead guilty following assault of USP Hazelton inmateWCHS · Nov 4, 2024
Stories from news outlets that name FCI Hazelton, checked every day. Last updated Nov 3, 2026, 4:49 am ET. We link to the original story; we did not write these.
Intel from the Inside
Intel last checked: November 3, 2026
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